While the signing of Pato on loan with a view to a permanent £7m deal is seen as a calculated gamble, it’s claimed there is shock around the club’s training ground at the move for New York Red Bulls man Miazga.

Chelsea fans react to being linked with Robin van Persie

CHELSEA fans are furious at being linked with a move for Robin van Persie today.

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Robin van Persie

The Telegraph report senior players and staff have been questioning the quality of new arrivals at the club - with the signature of relative unknown centre-back Miazga unlikely to alter that view.

Radamel Falcao, Baba Rahman and Papy Djilobodji were all signed in the summer and have failed to impress for the defending champions.